Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hay-on-Wye

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chapters Restaurant
Chapters Restaurant
97/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
British
British
Welsh
European
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mackerel
Ice Cream Sandwich
Lamb
Fish
Sourdough
Pork
Hazelnut
Venison
Beef
Cured Salmon
Panna Cotta
Potato Pave
Wine
Foie Gras
Chocolate cake
Scallops
Milk Chocolate Delice
Cured Loch Duart Salmon - Gooseberry - Golden Beetroot
Monkfish
Tasting Menu
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Welsh
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Most important tip, MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! The food, service, and atmosphere are fantastic and as expected from a Michelin restaurant! The only issue..."
Brandon imsdahl
"Outstanding meal at this intimate restaurant for our first wedding anniversary. The tasting menu really showcased the local ingredients, many of..."
Tom Wilshere
"What a phenomenal experience! My husband brought me here for dinner on my birthday. Course after course of beautiful and delicious food. The pork was..."
Meghana Gavireddy
"Superb food, every course was excellent. Small but well selected drinks list. Lovely relaxed atmosphere but spot-on, attentive..."
C B
"A delicious tasting menu, full of subtle surprises. Gorgeous setting for a wonderful experience. Save room for the chocolate..."
David Croll
"A delicious tasting menu, full of subtle surprises. Gorgeous setting for a wonderful experience. Save room for the chocolate..."
David Croll (DCKyoto)
"Delicious food in a cosy little spot. I'm not a massive fan of tasting menus as they tend to be very expensive and I've had a few duds in my time but..."
Kuba Borucki
"I am a self proclaimed fussy vegetarian but have always wanted to experience a restaurant like this. I was so please to see their was a veggie option..."
Amy Doore
"Cosy and intimate setting. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Original yet delicious dishes. Catered well for vegetarians and..."
Sarah Wolman
"Just amazing food. Remarkable flavours. Small but perfectly formed old chapel..."
Susan Todd
Richard Booth's Bookshop Cafe
Richard Booth's Bookshop Cafe
91/100 (1536 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Polenta
Toasts
Quiche
Welsh rarebit
Cakes
Fish
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Reservations
Breakfast
"Wow, what a brilliant dog friendly bookshop!! This bookshop is set in a really interesting building, it just makes the book browsing experience more..."
Lynn Coomber
"This bookshop stands out from the rest in the town with it's Harry Potter vibe. The store is old, all the floorboards creak, the shelves feel..."
Ruth Morley
"Always a real joy to visit! Books on every subject you could want or possibly need, a good mix of new and second hand books over 3 beautifully..."
Richard Thomas
"In all honesty, I visited Hay-on-wye, largely to visit this place and I must say I wasn't disappointed at all! In fact it outlived my expectations!..."
Harshali P
"Three floors of books in a beautiful building full of character. Downstairs there is a good stock of second hand books in various conditions, but..."
Alexandra Orlando
"What an incredible bookshop!! Three floors of beautiful books; a lot of them secondhand. There's a lovely children's section too. Worth a..."
Lydia Hargreaves
"A fully wheelchair accessible bookshop in Hay on Wye, who knew? This is a fantastic bookshop with both old and new books. The staff were very helpful..."
Matthew Waterfield
"A beautiful bookshop in a wonderful building. Has two floors selling both new and secondhand books. There's also a cafe which serves great food, and..."
Matt L
"A delightful mix of books crafts and stationery. Spent ages in there and never made it off the ground floor!! Well worth a visit when you're in Hay..."
Julie
"Vast and amazing selection, you would get lost in here all day. Amazing variety of new fiction and lots of paperback! Well worth the visit if you..."
Ivy Martinez
Hay Castle Cafe
Hay Castle Cafe
89/100 (281 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Toasts
Cakes
Cake
Soup
Scones
Toasties
Contemporary
Café
British
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Burger Me Restaurant
Burger Me Restaurant
88/100 (31 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Fast food
Pub
Bar
Street Food
Pub
Cafe
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Cafe
Street Food
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger
Street Food
Pub
Café
Fast food
British
Contemporary
Bar
Gift Cards Available
Playgrounds
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Located in the downstairs of the art institute, you won't go hungry here. Excellent selection of burgers (inc veggie, and I think vegan, options)..."
Paul Curran
"Great tasting burger!! Super yummy!!..."
Georgia Matthews
"Unbelievable place burger is pure..."
FOOTBALL MAD
The Old Electric Shop
The Old Electric Shop
87/100 (510 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Fusion
Fusion
Contemporary
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Ciabatta
Hummus
Toasts
Cakes
Salad
Poached Eggs
Cake
Soup
Café
Bar
Café
Fusion
Contemporary
British
Healthy
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Mastercard
Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Charming Aladdin's cave of treasures with a lovely little café and a gently hippyish vibe. Great coffee and cake..."
James Aczel
"Great vibe to the place. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The flat white was the best I've had in a long time and my partner's hot chocolate..."
Michael
"Visited here last night on a whim. Live music was fabulous, atmosphere was lovely and laid back and food and drinks on offer were perfect. Staff..."
Maria Kneale
"The nicest chai latte I've ever had, so smooth and creamy. Would..."
Michelle Wright
"Delicious vegan options. Enjoyed the noodle salad bowl and harrisa flatbread. Cake also..."
Rosalinda Walsh
"What a Gem. We stopped in on a walk that took us through Hay and only needed a coffee and a bit to eat so we decided to share an avocado on toast. ..."
Max Emery
"Such a lovely place to wander through. Great for so many things gifts, cards, books, clothes and many household items - the kind you won't get..."
Margaret Hannon
"Amazing soup and risotto! Good coffee! There are so many interesting books and curious thing in the shop! Highly recommended for..."
Anna Minnegaraeva
"I honestly can’t stop thinking of good things to say about this place, so I’ll keep it short as the list goes on: - great decor - dog friendly -..."
K Brown
"Such an interesting and characterful, attractive place! We chanced upon the Old Electric Shop when seeking a brunch (with gluten free options). We..."
Nigel Espley
"Really nice cafe, and shop with nice odd bits. Food is fantastic, and vegetarian and vegan options. Dog friendly..."
jessica harris
"Lovely shop, with a great selection of books. We had breakfast and the food was amazing. The vegan breakfast options and cake were really tasty. We..."
Daniel Andrews
"Great flat whites! Fantastic atmosphere amongst the vintage..."
Ewout van der Kleijn
"The vegetarian food served here is extremely delicious, very reasonably priced, and the service is excellent. If you eat meat, don't give it a miss..."
Andy Taylor
"We had the most wonderful lunch here today. Lots to choose from on the vegetarian menu. Such a refreshing change for us veggies! I had the most fresh..."
Alex Lloyd
"Stopped here for some food on a very hot afternoon and ordered the harissa flatbread and noodle salad. Both dishes were incredible. Such intense and..."
Alice D